CACR 3 (2003): relating to the nomination and appointment of judicial officers. Providing that the governor shall nominate and by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint judges of the supreme, superior, and district courts, the chief justice of the supreme court, chief justice of the superior court, and the administrative justice of the district court.
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CACR 3 (2003)
relating to the nomination and appointment of judicial officers. Providing that the governor shall nominate and by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint judges of the supreme, superior, and district courts, the chief justice of the supreme court, chief justice of the superior court, and the administrative justice of the district court.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–5. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 274–102.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24)
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 76)
- Rep. Robert Davidson (D - Rock 82)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 6, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 274, nays 102, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ7, p100
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 10:00 RM208,LOB
- January 30, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 6 (vote 11-5;Reg)
- January 30, 2003: Min Report OTP
- February 6, 2003: ITL Report Adopted RC(274-102)
Laws It Would Change
- Part Second, Article 46 of the state Constitution
- Part Second, Article 47 of the state Constitution
- A new article of the state Constitution, after Part Second, Article 46
Related Bills
- CACR 2 (2002): relating to the nomination and appointment of judicial officers. Providing that the governor shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint judges of the supreme, superior, and district courts, the chief justice of the supreme court, chief justice of the superior court, and the administrative justice of the district court.